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Linux ships with Python installed, so the goal of this page is to make sure you can start a terminal and run Python from the command line. ▼
▲Lucky for us, Linux
== Checking your Python installation ==
<ol>
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and hit enter. You should see something like
<pre>
Python 2.7.
[GCC 4.3.2] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
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* You just started Python! The <code>>>></code> indicates that you are at a new type of prompt -- a Python prompt. The command prompt lets you navigate your computer and run programs, and the Python prompt lets you write and run Python code interactively.<br />
* If the Python version number (2.7.
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<li>To exit the Python prompt, type
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You have tested your Python installation.
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